Source: FAO (2002).
| Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
| Nomeidae | Cubiceps pauciradiatus | Gunther | 1872 | Bigeye Cigarfish |
All Cubiceps Species: Origin of dorsal fin behind or directly over (in small specimens) insertion of pectoral fins. Scales on top of head extend forward of eyes. Body usually elongate (maximum depth more than 3 times in length). Teeth on tongue. Insertion of pelvic fins under end or behind base of pectoral fins. Anal fin with 14-25 rays and 2 or 3 spines.
Cubiceps pauciradiatus
Unique Characteristics: Anal fin with 2 spines and 14-17 soft rays; dorsal-fin rays 15-18. Conspicuous thin bony keel on chest.
Similar Species: Atlantic Cigarfish, Cubiceps gracilis. Anal fin with 2 or 3 spines and 19-23 soft rays; dorsal-fin rays 21-24. No thin bony keel on chest.
Source: FAO (2002).